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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,323.48, 451,984.78 and 123,705.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,323.48, 451,984.78 and 123,705.36 is: 185,557.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,323.48 : 451,984.78 = 123,705.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,323.48/451,984.78 = 123,705.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,323.48x = 451,984.78 × 123,705.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,323.48x = 55,912,939,924.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,912,939,924.42/301,323.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,557.86

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